Holiday apartment in Piazzatorre: skiing, mountains and culture

Holiday apartment in Piazzatorre between mountain culture and active days

Piazzatorre combines mountain sports destinations with religious and local history. Its religious history includes the Church of San Giacomo and the feast of Saint James; sporting destinations include Torcola Vaga, the route to Monte Torcola, the Le Pinete ice rink, the Bruno Tassi very Camos climbing wall and the LoveBikePark Piazzatorre. Winter sports, climbing, cycling and hiking are complemented by specific slopes, climbing routes, bike trails and a route to the summit. The ski area offers different levels of difficulty; the climbing wall has routes for beginners and experienced climbers, and the bike park includes a technical downhill trail as well as a flow trail.

Church of San Giacomo and the feast of Saint James

The Church of San Giacomo in Piazzatorre was built in the 16th century and consecrated on 29 July 1514. It houses a nine-panel polyptych by Agostino Caversegno from 1537. The feast of Saint James, the patron saint of Piazzatorre, takes place on 25 July. Historically, during this feast, the parish priest would ascend with the faithful to the alpine pastures and mountain farms to bless bread, salt and livestock. Those interested in culture will find specific points of connection here in religious art and local customs.

Skiing, hiking and a panoramic summit

The Torcola Vaga ski area in Piazzatorre offers slopes with different levels of difficulty. The slopes of Torcola Vaga allow visitors to choose according to their ability. Rifugio Gremei lies at an altitude of 1,550 metres and is a destination for skiers and hikers. A route through the Torcole leads to the panoramic summit of Monte Torcola at an altitude of 1,786 metres.

Le Pinete ice rink for flexible daily plans

The Le Pinete ice rink in Piazzatorre is a covered ice rink measuring 60 × 30 metres. Over the years, it has hosted world-class athletes, up-and-coming sportspeople and established professionals for training sessions and courses.

Climbing wall and bike park

The Bruno Tassi very Camos climbing wall is located in a quiet, shady woodland setting. It can be reached from the car park opposite the tourist office on Via IV Novembre via a short, well-signposted path. Several equipped routes of varying difficulty are suitable for beginners and experienced climbers. At Bruno Tassi very Camos, the woodland setting, short approach and route difficulty can be taken into account when planning the day. The LoveBikePark Piazzatorre also includes the technical “Back to the roots” downhill trail, which is recommended for experienced riders, as well as the “Gullòn” flow trail, which is suitable for beginners and experienced riders. The recommendation for experienced riders is a factor to consider when planning a personal tour on “Back to the roots”.

Other places for orientation

Rota D'imagna, Ponte San Pietro, Bergamo, Sant'Erasmo, Verdello, Calusco D'adda, Barzana, Brembate

To the higher-level travel overview: Bergamo.